Reacting to the comments made by Azalea in an interview with Confidential, via the Herald Sun, Lorde proved diplomatic and said: “I enjoyed it. I had a good time. That’s all that mattered. I’ve been in a position where I’ve said something in an interview where I’ve thought: ‘Damn, I wish I could take that back.

She added: “I don’t know how (Iggy) is feeling about it. But anyone who’s doing well deserves respect, and I respect what she’s doing.”

Lorde, St Vincent, Joan Jett and Kim Gordon, formerly of Sonic Youth, joined the remaining members of Nirvana for a special performance to mark the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on April 10.